Clayton Boiler Build

[David Watson 3Participant @davidwatson3]

Sliver Slder

[David Watson 3Participant @davidwatson3]

I am gathering a stock list to build the boiler for my Clayton. I only need 3/8 tube and foundation ring. That is normal stock from the likes of Blackgates or Mac Models.. The boiler came to me as a nearly full kit for the rest.

The sliver solder is dependent on pricing, cup alloys. being favourite. I know its been a while since any one has built a Clayton boiler but can any one give me an idea how much they needed. I presume I would need to use two different silver solders to allow me to build he boiler in stages.

[Phil PParticipant @philp]

I cannot remember exactly how much I used, but I only used one grade for mine, that was Easy Flo N°2 at the time.

Not sure you can actually buy any of that these days though because it contains Cadmium, I am hanging on to my stock for a couple of future boilers I may or may not get rounf to building before I pop off.

Phil

[David Watson 3Participant @davidwatson3]

Thanks Phil, I did wounder if I could get away with one grade of silver solder. Maybe a mid heat range. It would keep things simple. I am ok with silver soldering but havnt tackled a boiler before. The Clayton boiler looks easier than a loco boiler, thats one of reasons for building the Clayton.

Apart from the Alex Farmer book on boiler building are there any other books on the subject worth reading.

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